The charity event descended into complete chaos as the viral kiss dominated all conversation. Students were showing each other different angles of the footage, parents were making concerned phone calls, and faculty members were trying to determine if any school policies had been violated by public displays of affection during sanctioned events.
"This is the best charity event ever," Julian said cheerfully, watching the chaos unfold. "Nothing says 'philanthropic responsibility' like viral kissing scandals."
"Julian, they're genuinely distressed," I said.
"They're genuinely in love and finally stopped hiding it. The distress is temporary, the authenticity is beautiful."
Alexander was coordinating with his family's media team about damage control strategies when he paused, looking at me w
